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November 26, 2015April 24, 2018

OPTIK, 20/20 and Opticians Association Partner to Provide Pilot CE Program

Optik Magazine and the 20/20 Continuing Education Opticianry Study Center are teaming up to pilot the delivery of CE programs in both English and French to Canadian opticians in collaboration with the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC).

Each party brings unique resources to the initiative. 20/20, published by Jobson Medical Information is the one of the largest developers of optical continuing education programs having over 70 CE courses in print and online on a variety of eye care topics. The OAC provides a secure and convenient 24-7 online delivery mechanism providing immediate feedback and ConEd tracking system for Canadian Opticians. VuePoint’s print and digital media, including Optik and InfoClip.ca, will bring awareness to the CE opportunities to Opticians across the country.

Luxottica has provided an education grant for the pilot CE course on the importance of eye protection from harmful UV rays and bringing premium sun eyewear to the forefront of the practice. The online course will be available at the OAC website as of December 1, 2015.

For more information on CE opportunities for the Canadian Market:

Contact:

VuePoint IDS Inc.
David Pietrobon, President, Publisher
E: dpietrobon@vuepoint.ca
Ph: (226) 680 6871 x 5111

Jobson Medical Information LLC
Mark Mattison-Shupnick, Director, Education and Training
E: mmshupnick@jobson.com
C: 917.453.7130

Opticians Association of Canada
Lindsay Enns, Senior Manager of Education & Communications
E: lenns@opticians.ca
Ph: 1-800-847-3155 x 202

November 25, 2015April 24, 2018

Medmont Steps Up as Valeant Withdraws Support for CLMA

Bob Heavyside, President of Medmont International was pleased to announce the donation of 15,000 US dollars to the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association in order to facilitate the continuation of GP lens education programs through 2016.

The donation was made all the more necessary by the abrupt withdrawal of Valeant and its affiliates Paragon and Boston Lens leaving a $150,000 shortfall. In addition to the Medmont donation, the remaining members kicked in additional resources to help off-set the shortfall.

The CLMA consists of contact lens laboratories and material, solution and equipment manufacturers in the United States, Canada and abroad.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

November 24, 2015April 24, 2018

Revelling in its Dark Soul; Kaos Unveils the Black Collection

Kaos escapes from traditional frame designs and creates a collection that will amaze and stun. The black collection is designed to take you from day to night, nerdy chick to business conservative. Model KK367 has an acetate front offered in either a classic black or a lively two-tone colour combination, featuring temples with a stitched effect. KK366 is a bright and edgy frame with a two-tone acetate front with metal temples and highly coloured details on them.

Distributed by Centennial Optical: www.centennialoptical.com

November 23, 2015April 24, 2018

Alcon Introduces Personalized LASIK Procedure Contoura Vision

Alcon introduced Contoura Vision, an advancement in its WaveLight refractive portfolio during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in Las Vegas, November 14-17, 2015.

Contoura Vision is a topography-guided LASIK treatment designed to provide surgeons the ability to perform more personalized laser procedures for patients with nearsightedness, or nearsightedness with astigmatism, based on the unique corneal topography of each eye.

“We are pleased to provide surgeons with a technology that has been shown to deliver visual acuity better than glasses or contact lenses for nearly one-third of patient eyes in a clinical trial setting,” said Franck Leveiller, Head of Research & Development for Alcon’s Surgical Franchise. “Backed by FDA approval and very positive clinical trial outcomes, surgeons can now offer a topography-guided treatment option for refractive surgery patients in the US.”

Further information: https://www.novartis.com/news/media-releases/alcon-introduces-contoura-vision-first-personalized-lasik-procedure-american

November 23, 2015April 24, 2018

Allergan and Pfizer: Botox and Viagra Makers Merge

Biopharma giants Pfizer Inc. and Allergan plc announced unanimous board approval for the merger of the two companies, in a transaction value of $160 billion US. Under the agreement, Allergan shares are valued at a 30% premium as of the October 28 share price.

The combined company will operate under the Pfizer umbrella. The announcement touts the addition of growing revenue streams from Allergan’s portfolio, including Aesthetics and Dermatology, Eye Care and other therapeutic categories.

Read the full press release:

http://www.premierbiopharmaleader.com/en/media/press-releases/pfizer-and-allergan-to-combine/